Zoom B1X Four Bass Multi Effect
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B1X Four Bass Multi Effect
Product Info
Article Number:
458469
Brand:
Zoom
Model:
B1X Four Bass Multi Effect
Category:
Bass Multi Effects
Price:
$124.30
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Zoom B1X Four Bass is a seriously impressive package for the money. It's perfect for gigging bassists or studio players who want a huge palette of sounds in a small, portable unit – just be prepared to spend some time dialing in your preferred tones.
Product Description
- Zoom B1X Four Bass Multi Effect
- Multi-Effect Pedal for Electric Bass
- 71 Internal effects
- 9 Amp simulations
- Usable up to five effects simultaneously and in any order
- Looper with a length of up to 30 seconds / 64 beats in CD quality
- Integrated expression pedal
- Guitar Lab software for creating
- editing and managing effects and patches
- 68 Internal rhythm patterns
- 50 Memory slots
- Swap function for a particularly simple patch management
- Automatic storage of all patch parameters
- Integrated chromatic tuner
- Auxiliary input jack
- Output jacks for connection to the amplifier or headphones
- Back-lit LCD with contrast adjustment
- Lightweight and compact for transport in your gigbag
- Easy integration into existing pedal-boards
- Running time of up to 18 hours
- USB port for firmware updates
- power
- and connection to Guitar Lab
- Controls: Bass
- Treble
- Volume
- Push-buttons: Rhythm
- 5 x Effect Slots
- Looper
- Settings
- Memory
- Switch: Effect Up
- Effect Down
- LED: Effect On
- Foot-switch: Looper
- tuner
- expression pedal
- Input and output: 6.3 mm Jack
- AC adapter connector
- AUX IN
- Power consumption: 500 mA
- Power supply by way of 4 AA-batteries (running time of up to 18 hours or an optional 9 V DC power supply (not included
- suitable power supply: Art. #105835#)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 156 x 216 x 52 mm
- Weight: 610 g
PROS
- • Excellent value for a surprisingly wide range of bass tones
- • Compact size makes it ideal for gig bags and smaller pedalboards
- • Guitar Lab software allows for deep customization and patch creation
- • Expression pedal offers real-time control over effects parameters
CONS
- • Plastic enclosure feels less robust than metal alternatives
- • Effects, while plentiful, can sound a little generic without tweaking
- • Limited headroom; may struggle with very high-volume situations
Product Video
Key Features
Effects Count
71
Amp Models
9
Presets
50
Looper
30 seconds / 64 beats (CD quality)
Expression Pedal
Integrated
Connections
Aux Input, Amp Output, Headphone Output, USB
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's good, especially considering the price, but lacks the nuanced detail of a high-end boutique pedal. Think 'versatile workhorse' rather than 'studio-grade flagship'.
It's designed primarily for bass, but it *can* be used with a guitar, although the amp models are optimized for bass frequencies and may sound thin.
It's surprisingly intuitive, with a clear visual interface, but there's a learning curve if you're unfamiliar with digital effect editing.
